RN - PACU

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN
•$45 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

The RN - PACU organizes and provides nursing care to patients through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel according to their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions, and contributes to the facility’s and Essentia’s mission and goals while meeting applicable Joint Commission and other regulatory or accrediting requirements. The role provides holistic, compassionate care centered on each patient’s needs; exercises professional autonomy and informed decision-making; collaborates with patients and multidisciplinary teams to assess concerns and integrate subjective and objective data; and develops, implements, and evaluates tailored care plans and interventions. This position is 0.8 FTE, works a day/night rotation with varying start and end times, and includes weekend and holiday work. Candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $7,500 for an ADN or $10,000 for a BSN.

Requirements

  • Current nursing licensure in Minnesota.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 1 year.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Two years of previous ICU nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

  • PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and provide nursing care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel based on their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions.
  • Provide holistic, compassionate nursing care centered on each patient's individual needs.
  • Take responsibility for nursing practice, make informed decisions, and promote health.
  • Collaborate with patients and a multidisciplinary team to assess concerns, identify issues, and integrate subjective and objective data.
  • Develop tailored care plans, implement appropriate interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.
  • Contribute to the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meet applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Professional development, including training
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Educational programs
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous time off
  • Wellness resources
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